County Road 3 to Wisconsin Border

Total Miles
7.3

Elevation

290.40 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

Carlton County Road 3 to the Wisconsin border on the Soo Line South is a section of converted rail grade that is 7.3 miles long and takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 15.2 MPH. This converted rail grade is raised enough that it sheds water very well. Even on a rainy day or after several days of rain, water on the trail is minimal. It's a great trail to run if you are in the area during a wet period or springtime.

Photos of County Road 3 to Wisconsin Border

County Road 3 to Wisconsin Border
County Road 3 to Wisconsin Border

Difficulty

The section is easy and flat converted rail grade. There's no need for 4x4 or even to lock the rear differential. After several days of rain in the area, this section of trail remains solid and doesn't have any large areas of deep water to cross. The surface is packed gravel without large rocks. Some of the areas have larger stones in the gravel but do not pose an issue. Do pay attention to the edge of the trail, as it can have steep banks since it is converted rail grade. Bridge crossings are well marked and are the only areas you need to use extra care and slow down.

Technical Rating

1

Access Description

Nemadji has a small lot on the north side of the trail at Carlton County Road 11 near Ballou Road: 46.47930, -92.59556.

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